About Frederick
Fredrick Redd, a seasoned singer, actor, and industry professional whose talents have illuminated stages across the US and beyond has garnered acclaim from prestigious publications like London’s Opera Now, Opera News, and the illustrious New York Times.
With a repertoire boasting over 300 shows in the vibrant landscape of New York City, Fredrick has graced Carnegie Hall's iconic main stage on 8 triumphant occasions captivating audiences since his debut there as the baritone soloist in Orff’s “Carmina Burana” and this year in Bond's "Ballad of the Brown King".
Early in his career, Fredick made his Lincoln Center debut with New York City Opera as the Undertaker in the Emmy-nominated “Porgy & Bess” including the Live from Lincoln Center telecast and he recently returned as a featured artist in the world premiere in Stonewall to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
His notable Verdi roles include Amonasro (Aida), Giacomo (Giovanna D’Arco), Renato (Un Ballo in Maschera) Count di Luna (Il Trovatore) and the title roles in Macbeth, Nabucco and Rigoletto. As a recognized Verdi baritone, in 2022 he performed excerpts as Rigoletto in Lincoln Center for the Metropolitan Opera Guild's series on the Verdi Baritone. His versatility extends beyond Verdi, performing iconic roles such as Scarpia in Puccini’s Tosca, Escamillo in Bizet’s Carmen and most recently seen as Wotan in Wagner’s Das Rheingold. Overall, Mr. Redd has performed 20 leading operatic roles. Throughout the span of Fredrick’s career, he has graced Carnegie Hall's iconic main stage as a soloist on eight triumphant occasions since his debut there as the baritone soloist in Orff’s Carmina Burana. This year (2024), he returned to Carnegie Hall as the baritone soloist in Bond’s Ballad of the Brown King. Other concert works performed this year outside of Carnegie Hall have included Porgy & Bess Concert (Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes), and the performance and recording of the US Premiere of Empire Song (Rochester Oratorio Society) among others.
Highlights of his musical theatre performances includes Off-Broadway Equity shows including the formidable title role in Emperor Jones and most recently (2022) the enigmatic Dom Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame to critical acclaim. His versatility as an artist includes appearances in national TV commercials for the US Open (Tennis) in addition to his independent film performances portraying characters including Andrew Young, Martin Luther King and Barbara Jordan’s father.
Fredrick's influence extends beyond the stage enriching the next generation of artists, through vocal master classes, and serving as a board member for five esteemed arts organizations. He maintains memberships in AGMA, Actor’s Equity (AEA), and eligibility for SAG/AFTRA. Fredrick manages a thriving artistic career alongside his business career that is supported by his engineering and MBA degrees. With a passion for athletics, Fredrick is a 2-time Ironman and 4-time marathon finisher, embodying resilience and determination in all aspects of his life.
